McCurnin's Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians, 8e - Rilegato

Bassert VMD, Joanna M.; Thomas DVM, John

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 1437726801 ISBN 13: 9781437726800

Casa editrice: Saunders, 2013

Riassunto

Considered a fundamental text in the field of veterinary technology, McCurnin's Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians is back in its 7th edition and better than ever! Written by veterinarians, including many board-certified specialists, and veterinary technicians who understand the vet tech curriculum, this text is full of everything you'll need to know in your practice. Sections on small and large animals, birds, reptiles, and small mammals embrace every aspect of the veterinary field, while case presentations of actual patient situations link information to relevant, real-life scenarios you may encounter in future practice. Get it all with this extensive and practical text essential to the veterinary technician profession!

• Full color photos bring concepts to life and emphasize the role of the vet tech.
• Vet Tech Threads offer helpful pedagogical aids such as introductions, suggested readings, boxed Technician Notes, learning objectives, chapter outlines and key terms.
• Large animal care integrated throughout the book with medical records, dentistry, physical examination, surgical instrumentation, and more.
• Step-by-step instructions and photographs makes information readily accessible in emergency and clinical situations.
• A companion workbook is available separately to help you master and apply key concepts and procedures with multiple choice questions, matching exercises, photo quizzes, labeling exercises, crossword puzzles, and more.
• Birds, reptiles, and small mammals chapter keeps you up-to-date with care and treatment for these increasingly popular pets.
• Chapters on pharmacology, pain management, restraint, and veterinary oncology offer a broader understanding of the responsibilities of a technician.

• NEW! Chapter on fluid therapy and transfusion medicine, a critical aspect of veterinary technology.
• NEW! Introduction to the concept of the Technician Practice Model ensures that excellent nursing care is provided to each and every patient.
• NEW! Added content on electrocardiography included in the Emergency Nursing chapter.

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Recensione:

"You'll find all you need to master to work with animals, from capture and restraint of swine to calculation of RBC indices. This is really a very thorough work. Recommended readings are listed at the end of the chapters and eye catching 'technician notes' help the reader focus on key points." Vet Nurses Today, April 2014

Contenuti:

Module One: Veterinary Technology: An Overview

1. Introduction to Veterinary Technology: Its Laws and Ethics
2. Veterinary Practice Management
3. Written and Digital Medical Records
4. Occupational Health and Safety in Veterinary Hospitals

Module Two: Patient Management and Nutrition

5. Animal Behavior
6. Restraint and Handling of Animals
7. History and Physical Examination
8. Preventive Health Programs
9. Companion Animal Nutrition
10. Large Animal Nutrition
11. Animal Reproduction

Module Three: Clinical Sciences

12. Hematology, Cytology
13. Clinical Chemistry, Serology and Urinalysis
14. Parasitology
15. Clinical Microbiology
16. Diagnostic Imaging
17. Basic Necropsy Procedures

Module Four: Medical Nursing

18. Diagnostic Sampling and Treatment Techniques
19. Small Animal Medical Nursing
20. Large Animal Medical Nursing
21. Neonatal Care of Puppy, Kitten, and Foal
22. Care of Birds, Reptiles and Small Mammals
23. Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation, and Alternative Medical Nursing

Module Five: Emergency and Critical Care

24. Fluid Therapy and Transfusion Medicine
25. Emergency & Critical Care Nursing
26. Wound Management and Bandaging

Module Six: Anesthesia, Analgesia and Pharmacology

27. Pharmacology and Pharmacy
28. Pain Management
29. Veterinary Anesthesia

Module Seven: Surgical Nursing

30. Surgical instruments and Aseptic Technique
31. Surgical Assistance and Suture Material
32. Small Animal Surgical Nursing
33. Large Animal Surgical Nursing
34. Veterinary Dentistry

Module Eight: End of Life

35. Geriatric and Hospice Care: Supporting the Aged and Dying Patient
36. The Human Animal Bond and Euthanasia

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• Editore: Saunders
• Data di pubblicazione: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1437726801
• ISBN 13: 9781437726800
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 1496